Ref. #416D83 · 7607
Santorini Blue
14%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Santorini Blue Technical Profile
What color is Santorini Blue? It's a deep cool blue with the hex code #416D83. Colors similar to Santorini Blue include Dunn-Edwards Crashing Waves, Valspar Photogenic, Valspar Empire Fleet Blue. Santorini Blue has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, Santorini Blue creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Santorini Blue
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Santorini Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Santorini Blue
#416D83
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#636B94
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Santorini Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Santorini Blue Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Santorini Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Santorini Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Santorini Blue have?
Santorini Blue by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Santorini Blue from other brands?
The closest matches are Crashing Waves by Dunn-Edwards (#3E6F87), Photogenic by Valspar (#447087), Empire Fleet Blue by Valspar (#496E83). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Santorini Blue?
Santorini Blue has an LRV of 13.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Santorini Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.